Psalms Chapter 28

A Psalm of David

¹ I’m calling out to you, Yahveh;

         don’t turn a deaf ear, my Rock;

      otherwise, I’ll be like someone going down to the Pit.

² Help me when I plead for help,

      when I lift up my hands toward your holy sanctuary.

³ Don’t drag me away with the wicked,

      with those who sin,

            who offer their neighbors peace

            while selfish motives lurk in their hearts.

⁴ Pay them back according to their deeds,

      in proportion to the sin they practice.

⁵ Since they don’t appreciate

         what you’ve made and done,

      tear them down and don’t rebuild them.

Ps 28:1-5

⁶ Bless Yahveh for listening to my petition.

⁷ He’s my strength and shield;

      I trust him and he helps me;

      so I celebrate and thank him with songs.

⁸ He’s his people’s strength,

      the saving defense for his anointed ones.

⁹ Save your people and bless your inheritance;

      be their shepherd and carry them forever.

Ps 28:6-9